Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Murphy Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Orchard Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Homestead Court 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  5. Cherryview Path 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 251 min of walking

  6. Katie Pond 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 287 min of walking

  7. Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 113 min of walking

  8. Dakota Heights Path 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 225 min of walking

  9. Morningview Pond 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Lee Lake Loop 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  12. Hanrehan Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking